Guns, Ammunition, and Medication Take-Back Event

The event will be held on Wednesday, December 6.

Support the Upper Providence Township Elves!

Dear Friends,

The Holiday Season is rapidly approaching, and the Upper Providence Township Elves are beginning to gather requests from needy families throughout the Township. 

As you are all aware, the goal of the Upper Providence Township Elves is...

Toys for Tots: Please Assist in Filling our Donation Boxes

It is that time of year! The primary goal of Marine Toys for Tots is, through the gift of a new toy, help bring the joy of Christmas and send a message of hope to America's less fortunate children.

Drop off a new unwrapped toy in the Township Buil...

The Giddy-Up 5K Run/1Mile Walk was a great event!

Following the cancellation of the Giddy-Up 5K on September 23 due to tropical storm Ophelia, the rescheduled event brought Upper Providence Township a perfect day. On Saturday, October 28th, at 9:00 AM, individuals of all ages, came together to participat...

CRC Watersheds Association Tree Planting

Today, volunteers from corporate partners of the CRC Watersheds Association planted 75 trees along an eroded streambank in Upper Providence Township's Scott Park. The primary goals of this reforestation initiative are to strengthen riparian buffers, estab...

Girl Scouts Establish Pollinator Garden

This past Saturday, Girl Scouts from Troop 53383 established the Pollinator Garden in Berman Park. It's truly inspiring to witness the next generation's profound interest and passion for our environment, and it underscores the significan...

Police Department Body Camera Deployment

The Upper Providence Township Police Department is announcing the forthcoming deployment of body cameras, starting this Monday, October 2, 2023. The adoption of body cameras is a significant step forward in enhancing transparency, accountability, and trus...

The Ridley Creek Bridge Closure

The Ridley Creek bridge on Manchester Rd./Knowlton Rd. will be closed for 12 – 18 months due to construction beginning Monday, September 18, 2023. We will alert you when the bridge is open again.

UPT Council Attends Media Little League Parade!

In response to an invitation from the parade organizers, the members of the Upper Providence Township Council joined the Media Little League parade on Saturday and congratulated the U-12 team members for their exceptional accomplishments on behalf of the ...

Baltimore Pike Closure- 9/7/23

Baltimore Pike (leaving Media and going towards Granite Run Mall) is closed due to a broken water pipe on Valery Way. A detour is in effect leading drivers to Elwyn Road. Traffic Southbound from the Granite Run Mall to Media is not affected.

Road Improvement Updates- 8/28/23

The following important road improvements are currently in progress:

• Now through mid-September, weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.: A lane closure with flagging is scheduled on Providence Road between East Bishop Road and Spring Hunt Lane in Upper Provid...

Apply to be a Student Councilperson!

The Junior Councilperson Program here at Upper Providence Township provides juniors and/or seniors who are residing in Upper Providence Township with an opportunity to get engaged in township government, participate in various meetings, and offer input fr...

2023 Township Road Program

Depending on weather conditions, repaving will start on Tuesday, August 29^th. Please follow the link HERE to the schedule. If all goes as planned, the entire Road Program is expected to be completed by September 13^th.

Like the previous year, the township&a...

Register for an eWaste Event on September 19th

Improvement around Cherry Street Park

To enhance the safety in Upper Providence Township, several improvements have been made by our Highway Department. 

Around Cherry Street Park, fresh paint was applied to:

• the word “Stop” on the intersection of Cherry Street and ...

Clothing and Electronic Recycling Pickups Available!

SEPTA Service Update

The Rose Tree Park Playground is Now Open!

A brand-new playground in Rose Tree Park opened with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, July 20. Members of Delaware County and surrounding communities, including Upper Providence Township, participated and watched the Grand Opening. “This h...

Rose Tree Park Playground to be opened on Friday, July 21!

Installation of new rubberized surfacing for the new playground was installed last week and county Public Works Director Danielle Floyd announced that the park will be opening to the public on July 21. The Rose Tree Park playground features separate play ...

New Police Car Update

IT’S HERE!

Upper Providence Township Police Department is happy to announce the arrival of a new 2022 Dodge Durango Pursuit patrol vehicle that replaced an aging 2014 police cruiser. The new car was completely upfitted to meet critical operationa...

Upper Providence Township Sewer Authority said Goodbye to their Office Manager, Mrs. Pat Hall

After 42 years (!!), Mrs. Pat Hall retired from her work as Office Manager of the Upper Providence Township Sewer Authority. 

Pat grew up in Ewing Township, outside of Trenton, NJ, and moved to Media, Upper Providence Township in 1964. Because of ...

PECO Work to Begin July 14

Paving restorations in Upper Providence Township will be starting tomorrow (Friday), July 14th. PECO will start with the Deerfield, Fawn Hill areas. Resident notices are being handed out this morning.  The work will begin with base repair. When t...

Thank You Public Works Crew!

We would like to give a big shout out to our Public Works crew.  Members of the Upper Providence Township Public Works Department are still hard at work cleaning up after the storms this weekend. The 3 to 5 men crews worked tirelessly throughout ...

Council Meetings Now Available on YouTube!

Missed the Council Meeting and want to check it out later? Visit our YouTube channel and watch at your convenience! Click HERE to access.

Please Consider Donating to the Media Food Bank!

Residents are asked to bring hygiene items or non-perishable food items for the Media Food Bank. Food items may be dropped off at the Township Building prior to the event (and all year long) or brought to Community Day. Some items of special need are: hyg...

Upper Providence Police Department's Officer of the Month: Christopher Naegele

Christopher Naegele began his law enforcement career in 2013 with the Upland Borough Police Department. He has been serving the residents of Upper Providence Township since 2015. His neighbor from childhood years was a police officer which began his curio...

Free Trees!

The Upper Providence Township Environmental Commission will be distributing FREE TREES!  

On April 15th, the Upper Providence Township Environmental Commission will be giving away tree seedlings to residents who plant the trees on their properties...

Officer of the Month: Patrolman/CDTRT SWAT Leader Ryan Jackson!

Patrolman Jackson started volunteering at a young age with his local fire department and was involved in several major incidents that involved teamwork with the Police. Since he was young, he was fascinated with emergency services and had the opportunity ...

Pet of the Month: Meet Myshka!

Myshka is a 4 year old Russian Blue. She is a playful and energetic cat that loves going on walks.

Upper Providence Police Department's Officer of the Month: Patrolmen Reynolds!

Patrolmen Reynolds has been proudly serving the residents of Upper Providence Township for the past 18 years, since getting hired in July 2004. Prior to joining the department, Officer Reynolds was a Class II Police Officer in North Wildwood New Jersey du...

Environmental Commission Fall Tip: Leave the Leaves!

Leave the leaves does not mean ignoring them and leaving them where they fell. You can move them to places in your yard where they are out of the way, will not kill your turf, and will still help wildlife. A thin layer of leaves can actually help turf&...

Pet of the Month: Meet Dodger and Franklin!

Dodger the Doodle and Franklin the Cat enjoy napping, taking siestas, and afternoon rests. Dodger also likes taking a morning walk while Franklin waits at home.

Meet the Upper Providence Township Police Officer of the Month: George Moore!

Detective Sergeant Moore has worked for the Upper Providence Township Police Department since 2003.He was inspired to become a police officer after being involved in his hometown fire company. He wanted to continue to help a community and their residents ...

Upper Providence Township Redistricting

Following the results of the 2020 Federal census, Upper Providence Township Council recognized the need for reapportionment of municipal districts to ensure equal and fair access to elected representation.  

The Township underwent a similar proces...

Rose Tree Media School District Partners with Police on Bus Safety Initiative

The ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT is making roads safer for students and launching a new School Bus Safety Program this back-to-school season. Children returning to school on the yellow school bus can expect a safer, smarter commute this fall, thanks to...

Come Visit Us at Community Day!

You may have heard that the Upper Providence Environmental Commission, in conjunction with local residents and partners, have planted over 5,200 trees this year around the Township! Earlier in the year, the Commission applied for and received a g...

Upper Providence Police Department's Officer of the Month: Sergeant Larry Baker!

Sergeant Baker has served the UPT Police Department for the past 20 years. After graduating from the University Of Dayton in 1991 with a BS in Marketing, he then joined the Brookhaven Fire Company in 1992 as a first responder where he remained until joini...

Meet the Pet of the Month: Toby!

Toby is a 12-year old Shih-Tzu who's quite musical and loves to go busking for treats, especially around Halloween.

Pet of the Month: Meet Sunny!

Here is Sunny, aka Skinny Legs. Sunny is very friendly and loves taking naps in the sun. She also sits on her chair at the dinner table every night. She thinks she's human!

Upper Providence Police Department's Officer of the Month: Greg Woodrow!

Greg Woodrow has served with the Upper Providence Police Department since 1997. He currently serves as Senior Most Patrolman and Department Lead Range Instructor and Quarter Master. He was inspired to become a police officer earlier in his career while wo...

Upper Providence Police Department's Officer of the Month: Corporal Gary Essaf!

Corporal Gary Essaf has been serving with the UPT Police Department since 1998. He has aspired to become a police officer for as early as he can remember. His grandfather was a police officer and he admired him. Corporal Essaf's favorite aspect o...

What NOT to Put Down the Drain

One of our major costs is the maintenance of our collection system pipes, manholes, grinder pumps and central pump stations. You can help keep these systems running smoothly by refraining from disposing certain items into the sewer system.

Pet of the Month: Meet Shadow!

Shadow is high energy and is happiest when hanging with his human brother. He sits like a human on the couch when he is not staring out the front window! 

Pet of the Month: Meet Mario!

Mario has captivated two Upper Providence neighborhoods. He loves to visit neighbors. This 15 year old has lived his entire life in Upper Providence. He loves snuggles and purrs and likes to tease doggos. Everyone who has met him loves this big 20 pound o...

Bus Driver arrested for taking illicit photos of teenage & pre-teen girls

The Ridley Creek Bridge Closure

The Ridley Creek bridge on Manchester Rd./Knowlton Rd. will be closed for 12 – 18 months due to construction beginning Monday, September 18, 2023. We will alert you when the bridge is open again.